Pirates place RHP Vince Velasquez on 15-day IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates positioned right-hander Vince Velasquez on the 15-day injured record Friday with irritation in his pitching elbow
The Pirates additionally activated right-hander Chase De Jong from his rehab task and outrighted infielder Drew Maggi to Double-A Altoona
Velasquez clutched at his proper elbow as he departed within the third inning of Pittsburgh’s recreation towards the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. He allowed one run on two hits — together with a solo homer — within the Pirates‘ 3-2 setback
Velasquez, 30, is 4-3 with a 3.06 ERA in seven video games (all begins) in his first season with Pittsburgh.
He’s 38-50 with a 4.84 ERA in 190 profession video games (143 begins) with the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox and Pirates
De Jong, 29, has been sidelined for the final three weeks with a again harm.
He has an 8.53 ERA with out recording a choice in three aid appearances this season.
De Jong is 8-12 with a 5.01 ERA in 69 profession video games (19 begins) with the Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, Astros and Pirates
Maggi, 33, went 2-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in three video games this season after spending 13 years within the minor leagues.
–Area Degree Media
